attire
Americanverb (used with object)
noun
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clothes or apparel, especially rich or splendid garments.
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the horns of a deer.
verb
noun
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clothes or garments, esp if fine or decorative
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the antlers of a mature male deer
Other Word Forms
- reattire verb (used with object)
- unattired adjective
- well-attired adjective
Etymology
Origin of attire
1250–1300; (v.) Middle English atiren < Anglo-French atirer, Old French atirier, verbal derivative of a tire into a row or rank ( a- 3, tier 1 ); (noun) Middle English atir < Anglo-French, noun derivative of the v.
Example Sentences
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The trust has high-profile backing; former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua wore their logo on his attire for his recent fight with Jake Paul.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
“We are aware that doorbell images released earlier in the investigation depict a suspect in different stages of attire, including with and without a backpack,” the department statement said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
They were also the only uniforms at the Games inspired by attire from the 13th century, when Mongolia was raiding the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
Their holiday attire celebrating Pride month or Saint George’s dragon kill, or Jesus’s birthday.
From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026
Now, you might be wondering why it is I have on vacation attire.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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